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Grade 10 Computer Application Technology: Advanced Spreadsheet Functions for Data Analysis – Week 10 Term 3

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📚 LESSON OVERVIEW This lesson focuses on developing learners’ competency in using advanced spreadsheet functions for statistical data analysis, building upon their foundational knowledge of basic functions to solve real-world problems and make data-driven decisions. 📋 LESSON INFORMATION Subject: Computer Application Technology Grade: 10 Term: 3 Week: 10 Duration: 60 minutes Topic: Advanced Spreadsheet Functions … Read more

Raising Unbreakable Children: The Science Behind Building Resilience in South African Families

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In a world where South African children face unique challenges, from economic uncertainty to social pressures, one quality stands out as a predictor of success: resilience. Recent research from South African universities reveals fascinating insights about what creates resilient children, and the findings might surprise you. South African research shows that resilient children don’t avoid … Read more

Beyond Surviving: How South African Families Are Redefining Work-Life Balance and Mental Health

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South African parents are reporting some of the highest stress levels worldwide, with our country ranking as the most stressed globally according to recent research. But beneath these sobering statistics lies a deeper truth: families are finding innovative ways to survive and thrive despite mounting pressures. The reality facing modern South African families is complex. … Read more

The Hidden Cost of Screens: How South African Families Are Fighting Back Against Digital Overload

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Picture this: it’s dinnertime, but your nine-year-old is glued to their tablet, your teenager hasn’t looked up from their phone in hours, and you’re checking work emails whilst trying to serve supper. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Across South Africa, families are grappling with what experts call “phone-based childhood” and its impact on … Read more

GDE Urges Parents to Finalise 2026 School Applications by 9 September – Time Running Out

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The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has issued an urgent reminder to parents and guardians to complete their 2026 school applications before the September 9 deadline. With over 800,000 online applications received for 2026 school placements, the department remains concerned that more than 50,000 submissions remain incomplete. Critical Deadline Approaching According to GDE spokesperson Steve … Read more